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Thank You for an AMAZING Year!
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Lets get ready for 2026!
Your Next Adventure Begins With Tailwinds Over Frederick
Our Hot Air Balloon Rides give you the chance to fly with the winds, safely and comfortably supported inside our gondola. Frederick County, Maryland is your flying venue, and along with the breathtaking views of the Appalachian mountains and downtown Frederick you will also be able to witness deer grazing in the fields, talk to neighbors up early for their morning coffee, or maybe even catch a beautiful sunset. The experience of leaving the bonds of the earth and floating with the tailwinds will make memories that will last a lifetime. Our flight packages are listed below, however we, are always willing to try and accommodate your special requests! We are available for weddings and parties, or even corporate events! All flights meet either 1/2 hour before sunrise or two hours before sunset when the winds are the calmest.
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Why Fly With Tailwinds?
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We are Family Owned & Operated - I'm sure if you call you will hear our kids! (No, really.. they can hear me talking to passengers and it's like a magnet!)
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Supporting local small business!
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We intentionally do not fill our baskets to capacity, giving you room to enjoy. Our basket is BUILT for up to 8! Much more private and roomy than others! We have a DOOR!
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We fly only new equipment with all available safety upgrades as safety is our most important factor.
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Hands on interactions are encouraged; our pilot is an instructor as well, so get ready to learn! Or: sit back and enjoy: we have crew for all jobs
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Easy & Convenient to Baltimore and DC, no bridge tolls!
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Commercially owned and insured Chevy 12 Passenger Van for our chase vehicle! (Not our personal vehicles you need to cram into!)
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Your pilot has over 4,400 hours in aircraft, no accidents, incidents! 100% safety rating. your safety is our top priority
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We will always send you any photos we have available at no charge for you to share on social media.
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Just ask our past customers - We encourage you! Our reviews and word of mouth referrals are so important to us!
Nancy B.
“What a great adventure! Our takeoff and landing were flawless and the scenery from 2,000 feet up was spectacular. Patrick is not only very experienced, but he is also quick to share his knowledge and is able to put everyone at ease..."
David A.
"Had a great anniversary experience... Patrick and the crew were outstanding, made us feel welcome and comfortable in our first ballooning experience. Patrick was very knowledgeable and enjoyed teaching up about the history and craft of ballooning..."
Jason P.
“What an amazing adventure! Family run and SO friendly from the start. Patrick, our pilot, was friendly, informative, and made the entire experience fantastic. Patrick was always smiling, happy to point out points of interest, and crack a "dad joke" to keep things lively I would definitely go back!”